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Roberto
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Beer, an drinking in general
Let me start by saying that I drink my share. To be totally honest, more than my share.
That said, I have a question. I see countless posts that seem to put drinking beer as one of the major factors in trips down south - morning,
afternoon, evening, driving, not driving, none of these variables seem to make a difference.
Am I wrong, or are the people on this board just a bunch of folks staggering around the peninsula, putting lives at danger on the roads, and (indeed)
going south to be able to do things that would put them in jail north of the border.
Just wondering.
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vandenberg
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You got it.
You can quit wondering.
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TonyC
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You talking about yourself. I like my share of beer also, but my spanish sucks, and to drink plus drive...I think not. Excuse me, I need to get a
beer.
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ligui
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Dito
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castaway$
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I think that most people are probably on vacation when in Baja. I like to drink while on vacation, my real life doesn't allow the freedom to indulge
when I want. As far as people being stupid and drinking while driving or other activities that would jeopordize others it seems most Nomads are MATURE
responsible adults that wouldn't risk the welfare of others, but like I said there are always a few idiots that don't consider others or the joy that
could be experienced in a Mexican jail.
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castaway$
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Actually I read daily, but cyber Vs. reality can be worlds apart, I guess I'm an optomist and my perceptions may reflect that. I am way better at
developing an accurate opinion when I meet people and unfortuantely I haven't met any fellow Nomads yet but I hope to change that soon and meet as
many as I can.
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Mango
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I make sure I'm well parked and settled into my hotel or campsite before I have any drinks.
That being said. I love beer, wine, and tequila and I am a little upset that you drank more than your share. I hope it was not any of my alloted
alcohol. 
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longlegsinlapaz
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I live here full-time & permanently. I don't drink when I drive, actually, I seldom drink....I don't even stock beer in my refrigerator! I'm
soooo dull & boring; but I always remember the night before!! But I am in
the minority, most people that I know here do drink on a daily basis. It is totally common to see Mexicanos drinking as they drive here (I've swerved
to avoid a beer can sailing out of the driver's window of a cop car!), but either gringos are more discrete about it from the perspective of U.S.
drinking & driving laws, or it's more prevalent among the locals. But I agree with Roberto, there appear to be a lot of Nomads who place a great
importance on beer & other alcoholic beverages; at least in their posts. Some more than others. Some I'd say is possibly simply male-speak,
while others I'd guess are sincerely heavy drinkers! I've noticed that many who retire here either full-time or part time, do drink to; what I
consider; excess....for many, I believe drinking is an easier form of recreation that getting up off their butts & finding something more fun
to do....out of self-inflicted boredom.
castaway$, if not for your having included the word "responsible" in there, I'd have suspected you actually meant "old" by your "MATURE" comment!
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capt. mike
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mexico is where i can drink and drive with impunity.
i just don't drive drunk.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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CaboRon
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I drink one to three times a week.... Last week was typical... on Wed eve at freinds I was offered a beer (one).... Then on Sat night a few of us
went to the Hotel California for dinner and I had three Margaritas ... that was very unusual for me (but enjoyable) .....
I never drink and drive ... and I believe that even one or two beers is inadvisable when driving, especially when considering how many other
drunks are on the road.
CaboRon
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by castaway$
I haven't met any fellow Nomads yet but I hope to change that soon and meet as many as I can. |
A good place to start meeting fellow expats would be any one of the thousands of bars and restaurants in Baja that were designed with the American
consumer in mind. Large parking lots for their cars and all that. You can't drive twenty miles in Baja without being inundated with Tecate signs put
there to remind you that drinking is for everybody. Just give it the one-eye rule. If you need to close one to drive, you shouldn't.
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
I see countless posts that seem to put drinking beer as one of the major factors in trips down south - morning, afternoon, evening, driving, not
driving, none of these variables seem to make a difference.
Am I wrong, or are the people on this board just a bunch of folks staggering around the peninsula... |
From the quality of the postings, some are sitting in front of their computers all day, s**tfaced.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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4baja
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when its hot i like cold beer!, i wont drink it warm. and it gets hot in bola.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: |
From the quality of the postings, some are sitting in front of their computers all day, s**tfaced. |
That's my Gull.
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shari
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when in Rome!!! I have a funny gringo drinking story to share...a couple weeks ago some nomad amigos were here buying some property...they loaded up
the cooler with lunch and "refreshmentws" to go see their new lot out in the boonies....totally gorgeous pristine secret beach...so after taking his
wife out to see it (even she loved it) and hanging out there all afternoon....on the drive back to Asuncion they discovered that they only had one
tecate left....so she says....oh honey you'd better have it...you're driving!!!
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Bajalover
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Once you've stopped for the night or have set up camp - it's time to hit the sauce - a couple of glasses of wine or a really cold Maggie / Beer. No
driving allowed!
Sometimes you really do question; why you are and where you are.
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PabloS
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I always have a beer when reading the Nomads board, because I feel like I'm in
Baja
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robrt8
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Does the same bottle of tequila taste better SOB? Maybe it's just me, but I think they're exporting the leftovers.
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vandenberg
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robrt8
Who are you calling a SOB.
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Terry28
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You should not drink and drive...you could hit a bump and spill your drink..
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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